Taonga
When Mahi and her cousin Hani go to Nan’s house after school, they tell her about their school project – to write about something that is a taonga to them.
About this resource
Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel
Colour wheel level: Orange
Category: Fiction
Taonga
Words by Kiwa Hammond
Illustrations by Adele Jackson
While this story has particular relevance to Māori students, many students will identify with the ideas of whānaungatanga (special family relationships) and taonga (a treasure or something that is special to a person).